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Celebrate Black History
The month of February recognizes the history of African Americans in America. Black History Month began in 1926 when Dr. Carter Woodson let a crusade to not only recognize black history, but bring it into the mainstream's consciousness. Celebrating...Tags: Perrine, South Broward High School , Libraries, Culture, Fort Lauderdale
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Last Stand for Lionel Batiste
WGNO NewsFans of New Orleans Jazz man Lionel Batiste said goodbye at his viewing this afternoon but they didn't lean over his casket to get a final look. Batiste was standing up for the viewing at Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral home in Treme. Louis Charbonnet... -
Donna Summer dead: Her voice soared through disco and beyond
Pop & HissDonna Summer died Thursday after a battle with cancer. The singer's soaring voice and sensual purrs made her a queen of disco and an enduring figure in the music industry long past the genre's heyday.... -
The Lion King puppets
WGNO NewsThe Broadway musical The Lion King is now playing at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre. The actors actually control their animal puppets on stage throughout the show, and our Mike Theis found out how it all works and went behind the scenes for this Best Seat in...Tags: Theater, Entertainment Events, Broadway Theater
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Local Recording Engineer finally honored
WGNO NewsThe New Orleanian who help give the world "Rhythm and Blues" will be enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Recording Engineer Cosmo Matassa is among ten new members. Matassa was the sound engineer for great artists like Fats Domino, Dave...Tags: Culture, Louis Armstrong, Ceremonies, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Little Richard
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Paul's Exit Would Go Beyond A Loss On The Court
ABC26 NewsThe rumors change daily. Chris Paul could go to New York, could become a Laker, could -- well -- take your pick. But if Paul wears another jersey this year, the loss will go far beyond the hardwood because as good as he is with a basketball, he's just as...Tags: Chris Paul, WGNO, National Basketball Association, New Orleans Hornets
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Old Town School rolls out historic song archive
The Old Town School of Folk Music has had a lot of legendary and influential artists pass through its doors during its 55 years, and many of them have been documented on recordings that up until now have been available only to the school’s music...Tags: Apple iTunes, Old Town School of Folk Music, Andrew Bird, Steve Earle, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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OPSB Says New Orleans Schools Will Open Tuesday
The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) today announced that all OPSB traditional and charter schools will open for class on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Students will have a full day of instruction and be released at their normal dismissal times.
OPSB...Tags: High Schools, Schools, New Orleans, Carrollton, Orleans Parish
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Five for your planner: Friday, Nov. 4
1. Open house
Metal sculptor Scott Cawood opens his studio to visitors. Showing work in progress and holiday gift ideas. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Scott Cawood Art Studio, 3829 Harpers Ferry Road, south of Sharpsburg. Free. Go to www....Tags: Roy Rogers, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Arts, Unity (music group), Andrews Sisters (music group)
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DeLois Barrett Campbell dies at 85; gospel soprano
She was the mightiest voice of the greatest female trio in gospel.
And if she had wished it, Chicagoan DeLois Barrett Campbell surely could have been a far bigger star singing solo in jazz, blues, pop, Broadway, you name it.
But Campbell and her...Tags: Celebrities and Health Issues, Chicago Tribune, Documentary (genre), Gospel (genre), Johnny Carson
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Grammy Hall 2012 inductees named
LOS ANGELES - The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech, the Rolling Stones' “Exile on Main St.,” Bill Cosby's “I Started Out as a Child” comedy album and musicologist Harry Smith's widely influential “Anthology of American Folk Music”...Tags: Freddy Fender, Staples Center, Earl Scruggs, Bruce Springsteen, Grammy Awards
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Grammy Hall of Fame announces 2012 recordings inductees
Pop & HissThe Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is among 25 recordings selected for the 2012 Grammy Hall of Fame. Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and the Rolling Stones' "Exile on Main St." also are among the new Grammy Hall of Fame...
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